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OBITUARY: Michael ‘Bugs’ Peter

Dominica News Online - Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at 2:53 PM

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Michael ‘Bugs’ Peter passed away at 5:00 last Saturday morning after a long and courageous battle with several ailments.

He had a number of problems with his heart and succumbed to pancreatic cancer in the end.

Michael is most remembered while he worked as an announcer on DBS radio in the mid 70’s. He subsequently migrated to the US and resided in the Jamaica, Queens area for the greater part of his life there.

He is survived by his sons Irvin and Jason and the rest of his family.

Wake is on Sunday January, 8 from 5 – 9:00 PM

Arlington Benson Dowd Funeral Home,

83-15 Parsons Blvd,

Jamaica, NY 11432

Funeral Mass on Monday January, 9 starting at 9:30 am

St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church

150-22 Goethals Ave

Jamaica, NY 11432

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Michael came to visit me 2 summers ago in Boston, along w his 2 pals, the brothers Claude and Derek. My ailing brother and I who sinced passed had so much fun. Bugs brought back memories. De good old days growing up.We laughed aot while reminiscing. That sure was good remedy. So glad I got to see U. May U rip.

Bugs i remember you always had problems trying to driddle pass me on SMA basket ball hard court,you had that low dribble to the right side, i can see you bringing that ball behind your head to take your two hand jump shot, it was pretty when it went in.there are many more memories.Long befor 4 corners we roam that square,But we will have a one n one pick up basket ball game, in the Garden of Eternity,when we meet.Enjoy the sweet ride.RIP.

Remember him on the radio, was still a junior boy in Goodwill School.. Remember Him Walking Past Cross Street in Roseau, by A C Shillingford cClose where I lived. Remember Sitting on De Winstons step where he would stop and talk to us on his way home from work at DBS. THOSE WERE THE DAYS, NEVER TO RETURN. NO TV BUT WE HAD FUN FROM LISTENING TO THE RADION ON DE STEEP . ALSO REMEMBER TED DAILY PASSING BY TOO…… I doh want to go to bed I want to listen to Ted instead…lol

Can you recall his closing theme song on the MP in the PM Show? Yeah, it concluded like this….”the rest is up to you, think of it”. He was in Room 101 together with Francis Henny Samuel and Charles Xavier at the SMA and I was in Room 102 together with Ken Richards.

I know that MP in the PM was on the airwaves before Hurricane David. But “Bugs” helped shape DBS (now in its 40th Year). Can we expect to hear something from DBS on his (MP’s) contribution to the development of DBS (even though the death announcement on DBS made no mention of his past affiliation to the nation’s station.

…or Felix and Ted.
Bugs spent the two days following Hurricane David living in DBS with Felix Henderson; surviving on contributions from fans of the radio station.
He also did the first broadcast following the hurricane from a battle ship anchored in the Roseau Harbour.
I’m really saddened that they (DBS) just read his death announcement without any mention of his contribution to the radio station.

Well-loved. Like or Dislike: 60Creswell LawrenceJanuary 6, 2012

Very sorry and shocked to learn of the death of MP in the PM as I also remember him. Always had a larger than life smile, and a very easy-going person.
Sincere condolences to his family, your loss is tremendous but take refuge in all the good memories that you have of him.
God bless you all.

Condolences to my friend Michael “Bugs” Peter..
MP in the PM…what was the phrase again “He’s a bad mother…shut your mouth (liked to use that Shaft theme on his afternoon show). Yes the folks on Great Malborough street will also miss you and the cricket you always thought you were good at..RIP
Peter Richards (The West Indian).

Sincere condolences to the family. I remember the “MP in the PM” on DBS. The death announcement on DBS made no mention of his affiliation with the radio station, so I was unsure whether this was the person being referred to. He certainly made a major contribution to broadcasting in those earlier years at DBS. May his soul rest in peace.

We worked together at DBS, and well before this he was one of the local radio personalities who contributed in promoting Cadence-Lypso music in Dominica while that genre was at the very top in the neigbouring islands.Condolences to his family. A very good man.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith
2 Timothy, 4-7
Michael’s place in our family was carved out many years ago, and we will see him in his two sons, and always remember him. He loved his boys and was dedicated to be a part of their daily lives. We will miss him and the days at the kitchen table, just being family. Rest peacefully with God, there is no pain in heaven.

DA2BK, as a reader i don’t get your pt in ref to coiel mini-Mart comment.
When I read your name I thought it read lolo! lol! DAbazodi. lol!

Like or Dislike: 04By Copiel MinimartJanuary 7, 2012

BS Admin,Tim has how many % shares in DNO? He of all persons/people ought to be in the fore of seeing that it was done.
More BS, haven’t you not posted topics with little information then state you will update as infor comes in? Poor effort at attempting to justify your failure. I guess despite new ownership, the staff remains and the mediocre BS continues.Give me a break, you are just incompetent and need to step-up on your logic.If you guys are in the news business for christ sake make/state an acceptable justification effort.

Okay claude ,how derrick? I hear you loud and clear SMA days miss marie’s bakes and cooconut cheese. Piwi and Miss Punie’s bread a bonjaw were some of Bugs favorite back in the day.
I recall my days with him at SMA,carnival he loved to hover in the semi background.Last time I spoke and met with bugs was 96 when he visited home. I soon migrated to new york and never laid eyes on him even if we both reside in the big apple.
So close and yet so far.
Bugs was one of a kind in more way than one.
rest in peace my buddy.

We did it together, all the things that tested our boyhood growing up on Great Marlborough St.
Cricket and football on the sidewalks
The banks of the Roseau River – Under Power and Champagne
The Windsor Park in the evenings
SMA: GCE, Student Protests
The Black Power struggle
Nun School Girls, Convent Girls
School dances at Goodwill Parish Hall
Harlem music festivals
Later: Nite Box and Green Grotto
Civil Servants strikes
Backpay…chicken at Sea Moon
State of Emergency
Political unrests of the late 70s…

So many fond memories… I will miss you, My Friend.

Well-loved. Like or Dislike: 60ReaderJanuary 6, 2012

From your words, I can tell that you’re hurting. I’m so sorry for you loss. May he rest in peace.

Claude
Thanks for the messages. ..brought back all the memories of school dances, student politics. I remember Bugs well…black power..student politics. Not long ago I was asking about fellas like you all..hail your brother Claude. May he rest in peace.